Southern Pines, NC

The Academy of Moore County offers a comprehensive educational program serving children from infancy through school age. Their curriculum focuses on developmental milestones with age-appropriate learning activities, including literacy development, STEM exploration, and social-emotional learning. The center features secure facilities with coded entry systems, certified teachers with early childhood education credentials, and structured daily schedules that balance academic instruction with creative play. Parents consistently praise the center's communication, nurturing environment, and the visible developmental progress children make. The facility includes modern classrooms, age-appropriate playgrounds, and dedicated spaces for art, music, and physical activities.

The Goddard School in Southern Pines provides a play-based learning approach within a structured F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) that balances academic readiness with social development. The center features state-certified teachers with ongoing professional development, low student-to-teacher ratios, and secure facilities with surveillance systems. Their curriculum includes language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, and character development, with enrichment programs in yoga, music, and Spanish. The modern facility includes bright classrooms, multiple playgrounds designed for different age groups, and dedicated spaces for STEAM activities. Parents consistently report high satisfaction with the school's communication, safety protocols, and the visible academic and social growth of their children.

Primrose School of Pinehurst serves the Southern Pines area with their Balanced Learning® approach that combines purposeful play with nurturing guidance from trained teachers. The curriculum focuses on building independence, confidence, and essential academic skills through hands-on learning experiences in literacy, mathematics, science, and creative arts. The school maintains rigorous safety standards including secure entry systems, comprehensive background checks for staff, and regular safety drills. Teachers hold early childhood credentials and receive ongoing professional development. The facility features age-appropriate classrooms, multiple outdoor play areas, and dedicated spaces for music and movement. Parents consistently praise the school's structured yet nurturing environment, strong communication, and the development of both academic readiness and character traits in children.